San Francisco Boys Chorus
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
San Francisco Boys Chorus is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1951, with $1,197,826 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
333 Hayes St Ste 116, San Francisco, CA, 94102 EIN 94-1616811 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.2M
▼ 3.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.6M
Net assets
$1.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for San Francisco Boys Chorus— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -30% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For San Francisco Boys Chorus: 8 mo reserves · -30% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for San Francisco Boys Chorus— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For San Francisco Boys Chorus: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 333 Hayes St Ste 116, San Francisco, CA, 94102
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $975K (FY2013) to $1.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $712KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-30.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$712K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,197,826▼3.3% | $1,557,506▲20.7% | $1,059,749▼16.3% | $1,772,061▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,238,238▲26.1% | $1,290,793▲24.3% | $1,266,418▲2.7% | $1,670,421▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $982,288▼22.2% | $1,038,434▲40.6% | $1,232,829▼4.4% | $1,430,748▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,262,867▲46.7% | $738,637▼3.7% | $1,288,975▲68.5% | $1,531,453▲42.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $860,584▼22.7% | $766,921▼30.5% | $764,745▲16.2% | $1,073,063▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,112,622▲11.2% | $1,104,000▲3.5% | $658,230▲4.1% | $929,250▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,000,197▼1.7% | $1,066,266▲3.2% | $632,246▼5.0% | $916,061▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,017,616▲0.6% | $1,032,944▲3.8% | $665,494▲4.8% | $959,392▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,011,239▼0.7% | $995,538▲6.0% | $634,853▲3.9% | $941,977▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,018,136▲4.4% | $939,535▼3.0% | $611,265▲14.3% | $846,845▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $975,350 | $968,599▲0.1% | $534,942▲2.4% | $763,603▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $967,990 | $522,597 | $705,322 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $710K total
41 grants to San Francisco Boys Chorus totaling $710K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Arts, culture | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & culture | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,263 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For scholarship support, as specified. for general support. | 2023 | $27,361 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $22,121 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & culture | 2023 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,775 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,650 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Advised - to provide an annual fiscal scholarship to one or more choristers of the san francisco boys chorus who have demonstrated strong musical and vocal promise and whose behavior and chorus citizenship are exemplary. advised - to provide an annual fiscal scholarship to one or more choristers of the san francisco boys chorus. advised - for general operating support. | 2022 | $25,646 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $11,550 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,275 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Advised - for general operating support. advised - to provide an annual fiscal scholarship to one or more choristers of the san francisco boys chorus who have demonstrated strong musical and vocal promise and whose behavior and chorus citizenship are exemplary. the scholarships are to be applied toward the cost of each selected chorister's tuition and musical education at the san francisco boys chorus. | 2021 | $63,430 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & culture | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $9,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $9,100 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is San Francisco Boys Chorus a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. San Francisco Boys Chorus is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1616811, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is San Francisco Boys Chorus's EIN?
- San Francisco Boys Chorus's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1616811.
- How much revenue does San Francisco Boys Chorus report?
- San Francisco Boys Chorus reported $1,197,826 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does San Francisco Boys Chorus have?
- CharityIndex grades San Francisco Boys Chorus D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for San Francisco Boys Chorus (EIN 94-1616811) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.